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REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! January 10, 2020 Long Beach Convention Center, CA AGENDA

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Comic Creator Conference 2020: C3 Registration Is Open!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! January 10, 2020 Long Beach Convention Center, CA AGENDA

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Long Beach Comic Con 2019: Register for C3 Comic Creator Conference!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! August 30, 2019 Long Beach Convention Center, CA AGENDA

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Another Benefit of Attending! Seasoned pro Brian Haberlin and his studio Anomaly Productions is looking for new talent and interns. With top books and apps coming from this studio and with Brian's track record of training pros, this is the place to be.  Brian will be doing portfolio reviews at C3, looking for talent for his studio and offering internships on how to make comics, 3d printing, and animations. Will train. And positions may lead to paid positions.

C3 2019 Registration Is Now Open!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! August 30, 2019 Long Beach Convention Center, CA

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Long Beach Comic Expo 2019: C3: Comic Creator Conference, The Comic Industry’s Leading Professional Conference, Announces Their 2019 Program Line-Up

C3: Comic Creator Conference, The Comic Industry’s Leading Professional Conference, Announces Their 2019 Program Line-Up

 

C3 2019 Will Again Deliver Valuable Insight Into the Comic Industry and Connect Up and Coming Professionals with Seasoned Creators and Publishers

 

Long Beach, CA (February 13, 2019) - Today, MAD Entertainment Management — experienced hosts of diverse and inclusive pop culture conventions — is pleased to announce the complete program line-up for this year’s C3: Comic Creator Conference. 

 

Taking place on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California on the eve of the Long Beach Comic Expo, this ninth installment of the largest professional comic industry event brings with it opportunities to connect professional comic creatives and other high-level industry professionals through a series of valuable panels and events. This year’s conference will include talks from industry leaders and veterans, including Keynote addresses from Martha Donato, CEO of MAD Entertainment Management and founder of C3, John Nee, publisher of Marvel Comics, and Joseph Illidge, author, editorial strategist, and former editor of DC Comics and Valiant Comics. 

 

This empowering and insightful event will culminate with the presentation of the 5th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics. Created in honor of Dwayne McDuffie (1962-2011) — the legendary African-American writer and producer of Static Shock, Justice League, and Ben 10: Alien Force & Ultimate Alien who most famously co-founded Milestone Media, the most successful minority-owned comic book company in the history of the industry —  spotlights the foremost underrepresented voices in comics who are striving to craft a wider diversity of creations. 

 

“At MAD Events, we strive to not only provide fans of the comic industry an outlet to have fun, but we also encourage the growth of the industry by serving its most talented creators,” said Jim McLauchlin, Director of Programming for C3. “We’re proud to once again host the Comic Creator Conference so that industry professionals can network, learn from one another, and acquire the resources that they need to introduce new worlds to comic fans worldwide.”

 

Some of C3: Comic Creator Conference panel highlights include:

 

• Listen and Thrive as a Creator: Presented by Writer Barbara Kesel (Hawk and Dove), Actor/Author Neo Edmond (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and Writer Charlotte Fullerton (My Little Pony, Ben 10), learn why listening is the key to honing your creative skills and expanding your writing palette.
  
• Self-promotion From the Experts: Former DC Comics and Valiant Comics Editor Joe Illidge and Fanbase Press Editor in Chief Barbara Dillon share their combined expertise in getting your product to the masses and media outlets, through guerrilla marketing, social media, and networking events.
  
• Challenges and Opportunities for Independent Creators: Writer Ron Marz (Green Lantern), Aspen Comics Editor in Chief Vince Hernandez, and sci-fi/fantasy/horror author Russell Nohelty have been with companies big and small. Attendees will learn all about exciting opportunities on the indie scene, and the ins-and-outs of working with large companies.
  
• Creator Connection: First Connections: One of the most anticipated panels — hosted by Marvel Comics Writer, Buddy Scalara (of Deadpool fame) — invites attendees to bring business cards and samples of their work to this interactive networking panel that has over the years brought countless creative teams and publishers together.

 

Comic industry professions who wish to attend C3: Comic Creator Conference can purchase tickets through C3’s official website: http://comiccreatorcon.com. The full C3 programming schedule is available at https://uberstrategist.link/C3-ProgrammingSchedule. 

 

Follow C3: Comic Creator Conference on Facebook and Long Beach Comic Expo on Twitter for more announcements about new guests and programming. 

Long Beach Comic Expo 2019: C3 Registration Open!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! February 15, 2019 Long Beach Convention Center, CA

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Comic Creator Conference 2018: C3 IS TOMORROW!

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We are excited to see you tomorrow! The entrance will be through the Seaside Meeting Room Doors at The Long Beach Convention Center. The entrance is on the ground level right off of Seaside Way (Look for the Performing Arts Center) The event will be in rooms S4 and S5. See you there!

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C3 is back and BIGGER than ever! Don't miss out on our Comic Creator Conference on Friday, September 7th at the Long Beach Convention Center! CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!

Join us for a chance to connect with professional comic creatives and other high level industry professionals. This year we have 10 panel sessions hosted by industry leaders jam packed with tips and life experiences on their climb to the top, followed by a networking cocktail reception at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach!

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SCHEDULE

TRACK A

2:00 PM-2:10 PM Welcoming Remarks

2:15 PM-3:00 PM Your Public Image The world sees you in media. Learn the dos and don'ts of creating the perfect website with Diana MacFarlane of Red Rubber Media, and learn how a publicist works for you with Megan Beatie of MB Communications

3:05 PM-3:50 PM How Not to Die at the Drawing Board You're an artist! Okay, maybe a writer! It can get sedentary! Fully boarded general surgeon Dr. Mauricio Heilbron gives you tips on health issues for creatives, and Aftershock's Joe Pruett (yes, he had a stroke) tells you what to do when things get real.

4:00 PM-4:50 PM 10 Things You Need to know about Booth Salesmanship David Gallaher has done a million conventions and sold his work at all of ’em! He gives you the tips and tricks you need to engage passers-by and sell your stuff!

5:00 PM-5:45 PM MONEY, MONEY, MONEY! Description: You're an artist, but you're also your own accounts receivable department. Learn the basics of billing and everything you need to know about income taxes with Enrolled Agent Joe Davidson.

5:55 PM-6:40 PM Contract Negotiation and IP Law Intellectual Property lawyer Michael Lovitz walks you through the ins-and-outs of negotiating your best deal, and how to hang on to your IP rights.

6:45 PM - 8:00 PM Networking Reception

TRACK B

2:15 PM - 3:00 PM Intro to TM and © The basics of trademark and copyright as it relates to the creation of original art and art using other entities works. Focused on art creation, online portfolios and new IP.

3:05 PM - 3:50 PM Resumes & Interviews & Portfolios He once did "Edited by Owz." Now Christopher Priest gives you the Do's and Dont's of making a first impression and not botching the second, while artist Tom Raney tells you about the two million portfolios he's seen and how to make yours stand out

4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Jobs Brian Crosby has been cover artist at Marvel and a creative director of themed entertainment at Disney. He talks about the kinds of jobs there are in comics and related fields, and why, yes, you have to apply through H.R. Find out the best ways to break into the industry!

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Done, Not Perfect Time and project management 101: tips on how to get creative work done in time and up to snuff without having to stay up all night every night with artist Tom Raney, and longtime writer/editor Christopher Priest.

5:55 PM - 6:40 PM BEYOND RENDERING: A look into digital coloring process that can land you your next job. Colorist David Baron talks about what you should concentrate on when coloring, and how to present that work. He gives examples of styles and strategies when presenting your work to editors, and gives advice on how to balance your deadlines and increase work flow. It's everything a digital colorist needs to know, minus the technical part!

6:45 PM - 8:00 PM Networking Reception